KIRK Hudson has returned to Brentford following his trial at Southend.

The Bees winger spent four days training with the League Two outfit in a bid to secure a loan deal to the Essex boys.

But Shrimpers boss Paul Sturrock has decided not to keep the 24-year-old at Roots Hall.

Hudson has made just four substitute appearances for Brentford since his switch from Aldershot Town in 2010.

The former Celtic youngster has had a nightmare spell with injuries at Griffin Park , and was shipped out on loan to AFC Wimbledon last January, only to have his spell at Kingsmeadow cut short with a hip problem.

But Hudson is now back to fitness and looking to get his career back on track.